Adult Bible Studies and Educational Opportunities

We have several new studies starting soon with days and times that will fit most people's schedules. We hope that you will join us for one of these great studies to help you further enhance your faith life.

To register for any of the studies below, contact Brian Desmarais, Director of Faith Formation, at (918) 749-2561, ext. 119 or email bdesmarais@churchofsaintmary.com


Lectio Divinia with Fr. Todd Nance
Wednesdays, bi-weekly, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Begins January 15th
Meets in the church library

The Lectio Divinia is a traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God. Join Fr. Todd as he leads us in this fruitful approach to the Sunday Scriptures.




The Early Church
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
January 14 - March 18
Meets in Beckerle Hall

The Early Church is a 10-part program that presents in exciting and dramatic detail the first 500 years of the Church through the lives and events of the saints, philosophers, theologians, martyrs and ruthless emperors. This group study features dynamic on-screen graphics, stunning photography, classic art, animated maps, full-color study materials and Catechism references.



Opening the Word

Sundays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. starting January 12, St. Anne Room
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. starting January 16, Beckerle Hall

Choose Sunday or Thursday for this bible study for Catholics who hunger to understand the bible better, especially when it comes to the readings we encounter in the Sunday liturgy. Opening the Word is a new resource that will help us unpack the Sunday readings and to reflect and discuss how they apply to our lives.